Bonnie-Thanks so much for the explanation on 2 cents. I often wonder about phrases that we use everyday. Especially in todays' world where I have learned to question everything I hear.
BeKind-Sorry about your mom. In reference to people saying "well, we'll just see how long this lasts". Wow, that's enough reason right there for me to stop drinking. But then again, I'm a stubborn person that will do stuff out of spite.
Darkling-Congrats on 3 weeks!
Barbs-One day, your daughter will come back to you. I know it.
Just one more thought on coming clean. You can say whatever you're comfortable with. If you're like I was, the ones that really knew me, figure out the truth anyway without it actually being said outloud. I think someone already said something similar to this. Just the act of opening up the topic should be a big relief mentally.
Have a great day!